Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian affirmed that nuclear talks with the United States will proceed. He stated that Iran will not relinquish its rights under the pressure. Donald Trump has warned of potential airstrikes if a deal is not reached. Mohammad Eslami highlighted the peaceful nature of Iran's nuclear program. He also mentioned the UN's continuous monitoring.
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